New ARM lets water jet operators keep their distance

The new Automated Remote Manipulator (ARM) from NLB Corp. is a semiautomated water jet system that increases operator protection while reducing downtime. It lets an operator manipulate a variety of accessories from the safety and comfort of a climate-controlled cab, using convenient joystick controls to position them and to start and stop the flow of high-pressure water (up to 40,000 psi, or 2,760 bar, at 600 horsepower).

With specialized tooling mounted on the arm of a mini-excavator, the ARM efficiently handles applications as diverse as shellside tube bundle cleaning and hydrodemolition. Its unique quick-connect system makes it easy to change accessories, such as NLB’s patented Spin Jet and Spin Nozzle heads, to suit the job.

The ARM has a vertical reach of about 12 feet and a horizontal reach of about 17 feet, with a wide water jet pattern to maximize coverage. This allows the operator to stay out of the action, not only reducing risk but eliminating the fatigue of manual water jetting and the possibility of inconsistent results from operators with different skill levels.

NLB Corp. manufactures a full line of quality water-jetting pump units and accessories for contractor and industrial uses.

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The new Automated Remote Manipulator (ARM) from NLB Corp. is a semiautomated water jet system that increases operator protection while reducing downtime.

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